advocate
verb (used with object)
to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.
advocates
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pluralof advocate.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof advocate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
advocateverb (used with object)to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.
Example Sentences
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And as more laws are put on the books -- and an ever-expanding number of sectors seek advocates to make their case in Brussels -- the industry shows no sign of slowing down.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Those comments have reassured anti-death penalty advocates wary of Becerra, who has stated throughout his career that capital punishment should be an option for victims seeking justice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
When he decided to petition the Supreme Court on his own, he used artificial intelligence to learn the court’s intricate rules and study the work of top Supreme Court advocates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Paxton’s move to significantly revalue his assets without explaining why is “very strange,” said Margaret Dylus-Yukins, senior counsel for ethics at the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center, which advocates for strong disclosure rules.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
The final stage has been dubbed by some advocates as the “period of invisible punishment.”
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
